Aps5 Executive Assistant

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage an APS5 Executive Assistant on a contract.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contract Length: 12 months

Rate: $55.24/Hourly (excluding super)

Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens

Role Overview:

The APS5 Executive Assistant (Labour Hire) is accountable under limited supervision to undertake moderately complex to complex work. The position is responsible for providing professional administrative, secretarial and research services to members of the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The position is a team membership position and is accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to an area of responsibility. The position is required to provide policy advice within an area of specialisation with advice based on policies and legislation. The role may evolve to include additional business area specific tasks depending on the direction of the line area over time.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Managing emails, appointments and preparing briefing materials.
• Providing guidance, support and quality assurance to staff at lower classification levels.
• Assisting with maintaining risk management programs.
• Maintaining a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.
• Scheduling meetings, preparing reports and documents relating to committees and projects.
• Organising travel arrangements and supporting official functions on behalf of the Chief Corporate and Commercial Officer, and other agency staff as directed.
• Identifying and contributing to the resolution of issues and problems as they arise

• Prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail

• Government experience
• Self-motivated and proactive

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9*** for further discussion.

Please Note – The due date for this submission is 14/02/2024.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion